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EDGE Group<\/a><\/strong> and Qatar\u2019s Barzan<\/a><\/strong> Holdings have agreed to establish a joint venture focused on the collaborative development of advanced defence technologies, reinforcing long-term industrial cooperation between the UAE and Qatar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The agreement was formalised at a signing ceremony held at DIMDEX 2026, which commenced today in Qatar\u2019s capital city, Doha. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The joint venture is intended to support the co-development of technologies aligned with evolving national security requirements, while reinforcing sustainable industrial capability in the UAE and Qatar. It brings together complementary strengths across expertise, operational insight, and industrial capacity, enabling a more integrated approach to development and delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visitors can engage with EDGE\u2019s full capability offering at DIMDEX 2026, Stand H8 132 being held at the Qatar National Convention Centre, Doha, until 22 January.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

EDGE Group and Qatar\u2019s Barzan Holdings have agreed to establish a joint venture focused on the collaborative development of advanced defence technologies, reinforcing long-term industrial cooperation between the UAE and Qatar. The agreement was formalised at a signing ceremony held at DIMDEX 2026, which commenced today in Qatar\u2019s capital city, Doha. 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